Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 8 years old. Initially, she complained of pain when swallowing, and I noticed that she has been coughing more severely. She also has a slight fever. How should we treat fever caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
The first step in treatment is to administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. For local treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or drug irrigation. If the pain in the throat is severe, some analgesics can be given appropriately. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be cooled physically, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. For those with recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period and consume mainly liquid foods.